Wednesday, July 27, 2011

I am sure you have seen some great 'state love' all over the blog world. I particularly remember a site I saw one time with a fabulous graphic/ geometric state cut out with a simple heart placed over the city in which you live. Well, as soon as I got my Silhouette SD several months back, I couldn't wait to make my own rendition.

Using the Silhouette Software, it was very easy to create. All I had to do was locate a clear state outline. I took mine from some free clip-art using google images. Using the software, you can select an area and have the computer trace an outline for us. It was so easy to do!

Next, all I had to do was select some great scrapbook paper to cut my design out on and send it to my Silhouette machine.

I decided to frame my project using an old cast off.

I took the picture and backing out of the frame, and glued the state with its little heart directly to the glass. I love the way it looks like it is floating in the frame.

Simple state love, my favorite! Can you think of something that would look great floating on a bookshelf near you?